Facts and fallacies with Thomas Sowell: Chapter 5 of 5

Thomas Sowell discusses why he remains perennially pessimistic.

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[Tidoublemy]

One of the greatest Americans living today.

[sirjosh2009]

Dam, I feel like I need to go on Amazon and buy all of Sowell's books.

[marvel1978]

He looks a lot younger than his age

[insightfu]

"Ask me how old i am" EPIC!

[EGarrett01]

I'm amazed by the vigor and clarity that he has at age 80. I can only hope for the same.

[pgcaman]

Some people select their own facts to support their dogmas, not to discover any new truths. This is a continuation of the culture of contest, divert attention from ones own deficiencies by attacking any alternatives to self made doctrines. History will prove you wrong and will surprise you.

[qncsc]

Sowell on Obama trillion $ deficits reminds me how is it not evident for us to be calling for O's"impeachment?" for O to state that it is to be expected and hence making it acceptable to experience trillion $ deficits for the next ten years disqualifies O for leadership. if it is not treasonous to be so reckless, it certainly states that O has no business in leadership in this state of crisis for the US. and if you don't believe it is a crisis do the math.

[qncsc]

@DoctrinaBytes - and I am sorry but to drool more,Tom Sowell brings dignity from the past to the present. what does that mean? he is very reflective of thoughts, ideas and common sense that many experienced with a generation from a long time ago. another way of stating it: he is not a boomer!

[qncsc]

@DoctrinaBytes - maybe. but Sowell has some very brilliant insights. if one is looking for some penetrating philosophical inquiry into the economics of things, he can give it. some viewers drool (as i admit to being one) because if one has a substantive background in econ, it is easy to have a natural respect for Sowell's authoritative position, given his accomplishment on basic principles. and to add, for many, i suspect his stature is similar to what Kaku is for physics as an adept speaker.

[qncsc]

Excellent comment from Dr. Sowell: "they're being taught it is important to have views and not being taught that it is important to know what you are talking about."

That idea may be the defining element distinguishing and bifurcating our political thinking, economy and structure. Everywhere one can find "views" but little ability to substantiate or corroborate that view. This idea Sowell promulgates is very powerful. So many feel the "intensity of their belief in their view is sufficient."

[KenMacMillan]

John Adams wasn't a democrat.

[papeluso]

"I"m one of the few people not disappointed in him..."

I love it!